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Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat

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A traditional stone building with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and hedges.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase leading to a kitchen area.
A stone-walled room with a wooden ceiling, a cushioned bench, a patterned rug, and a dark sofa.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.
An outdoor dining area with wicker tables and chairs, a covered table, and a pergola.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St Andre d’allas, Dordogne
  • Place, Gardens of Marqueyssac
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Marqueyssac
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Beynac
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat

La Dovecote Sarlat, is a beautiful character house set in a peaceful valley, yet only a 10 minute drive to historic Sarlat with numerous shops and restaurants.
It is a perfect base for touring all the attractions of the “Golden triangle”, with chateaux ,caves, gardens all just minutes drive away, before returning to relax ,take a dip in your own private heated pool ( heated 18/05-15/09) surrounded by a large garden with badminton and table tennis.
This property has the added advantage of having two ensuite bedrooms in the main house plus an apartment with one ensuite bedroom, ideal for multi generation family holidays, where you can have your own space when needed. It is only ever let as one, so the pool is your own. The owners house is completely separate and private on the property if you need anything.
The charming restored house has all modern facilities for your comfort, is thoughtfully furnished with a huge living room and kitchen. The two bedrooms in the house have air conditioning, whilst the apartment bedroom with its thick stone walls, a fan.
Take an evening stroll or just enjoy the beautiful scenery and wildlife all from the comfort of your own terrace, while lighting up your barbecue.
A tranquil haven after a busy day sight seeing.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Empty dishwasher, bins, coffee maker, fridge.
Clean barbecue
Please leave house as you found it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No hen or stag parties No smoking on property Quiet hours between 22.30 pm-8am Children to be supervised at all times by an adult when using the pool.
£€300, damage deposit, payable by cash on arrival . You will be responsible for any damage to the property caused by your party during your stay.
6 guests maximum in the property. No unauthorised people allowed to stay or use any facilities. No EV charger at property, no EV charging allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2796164vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Saint-Andre-dʼAllas

Located in Saint-Andre-dʼAllas, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Manoir de Gisson and Écomusée de la Noix are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gabarres de Beynac and AirParc Perigord. Gardens of Marqueyssac and Les Jardins d'Eau are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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St Andre d’allas, Dordogne

What's nearby

  • Gardens of Marqueyssac - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Château de Marqueyssac - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Château de Beynac - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Château de Castelnaud - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir - 12 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Sarlat Station - 11 min drive
  • Brive-la-Gaillarde (BVE-Brive - Vallee de la Dordogne) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Food&co - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪le patio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Petite Borie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant La Petite Tonnelle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Panorama - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character house, private heated pool, air conditioning,10 minute drive to Sarlat located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Cour des Chanoines, Sarlat Cathedral and Cour des Fontaines. Office de Tourisme Sarlat Perigord Noir and Lanterne des Morts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and well appointed, Vanessa and Paul were excellent hosts, responding to any queries we had. The pool was perfect and the air conditioning was much appreciated in the heat wave we experienced. Would definitely go back again to the property and the area itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful week at the property. None of us wanted to leave! The house is beautiful and in such a lovely setting, the children throughly enjoyed going in the pool every day and watching the hot air balloons as they came past! Great location for so many things to do, we would love to come back another summer and explore more of the local area….there is plenty left on the list! Thank you Vanessa for being such a helpful and friendly host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property very well situated for many local attractions. Vanessa was a fabulous host and extremely helpful. The Gite had everything we needed for our stay with a very well equipped kitchen. The air con in the bedrooms and the pool were a great bonus in the heatwave !We have visited this area many times and would very much recommend both the area and the Gite.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil stay close to all attractions.

Excellent!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your great review. We are indeed situated in a calm, serene setting yet so close to all the sights.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely property and hosts. Photos don’t do it justice. In a great location, close to all the tourist attractions but in a peaceful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024
Thankyou for your amazing review, so pleased that you took advantage of all the attractions close to us. Remember we are here if you need any help with your property search. Hope to see you, your boys and ,of course grandparents here, again soon, Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Our first time in the Dordogne, we found the location a perfect base to visit all of the main attractions in the region. The Gite was well equipped and catered for all of our needs. We would certainly return for another trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your great review. It was lovely to meet and chat with you all about our beautiful area. We hope that Tony will find his holiday house soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful gite that is spotlessly clean

We loved staying at La Dovecote. It is a beautiful gite that is spotlessly clean and well looked after. The owners are close by if needed but gave us the privacy we like when on holiday. We were also made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived and throughout our stay. Thank you very much to you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2024
Thankyou for your lovely review. We pride ourselves on our presentation and cleanliness of our Gite. It was so lovely to meet you all and that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you all again. Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning property in a gorgeous rural location close to lots of beautiful places to visit.The house was even better than expected. The huge open plan living room/kitchen was a wonderful place to cook and spend family time. The whole house was spotlessly clean and equipped with every we needed plus some lovely extras that we hadn't even thought of (games/shopping bags/cheese knives).Vanessa and Paul gave us a lovely warm welcome and we really appreciated the very generous welcome pack on arrival, thank you. They were very responsive to any questions but not at all intrusive and the accommodation felt very private and exclusive. The pool was wonderfully warm, with shades and loungers and very pretty evening lighting and it was hard to tear ourselves away, but with markets and chateaux and historical sights and canoeing all within minutes there was plenty to keep us busy.I would highly recommend the Dovecote - it really is an exceptional place to stay.Thank you so much Vanessa and Paul for everything you've done to ensure we had a wonderful family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in perfect location

Really enjoyed our 2 weeks in this lovely rural property located within 15-20 minutes drive of so many things to see & do. The house & pool were excellent, very well fitted out with great attention to detail. The house stayed cool in the very hot weather & really appreciated the air con in the bedrooms. We hope to return for another visit in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
We are so pleased to hear that you were happy to stay with us and how easily you can explore all the wonderful sites around us. It would be lovely to see you both again in the future. Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in beautiful setting

Absolute gem of house. The owners have thought of everything. Location is in the countryside but within a very short drive of lots of the "must see and do's" in the area. Thoroughly reccommend. Vanessa was amazing, so helpful and accommodating. We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2023
Its great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us , we have put a lot of thought and effort into providing everything that our guests might need when staying with us. Also being in the countryside to relax after a day of sight seeing is indeed a bonus. It was lovely to meet you and your family, we hope that we will see you again. I am so happy to hear that Ellie loved the Pink Flamingo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful holiday at La Dovecote

Truly excellent stay at Vanessa and Paul’s lovely gite. We had everything we needed in to make our holiday relaxing and fun. Kids adored the pool and exploring the garden and stream. Quick to travel to all the surrounding beauty spots, 10 mins to Sarlat. We would thoroughly recommend this for a good holiday especially for multi-generational trips where the grandparents can come along but also have their own apartment. Vanessa and Paul were fantastic and friendly hosts who helped us with everything we needed. We hope to return one day…
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We were pleased that we were here to help out when you had car trouble. Love to see you all again , Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil gite in the heart of the Dordogne

La Dovecote is a fabulous characterful gite with all modern amenities, and tastefully decorated. The open plan living space is perfect for a family holiday, with cooking facilities indoors and on the outdoor bbq. There is so much space for the kids to explore in the fields, with the addition of a ping pong table and badminton net provided. The pool area is beautiful and very relaxing. We loved the location as it is with in 10 minutes of Salat town and just 15/20 minutes from many other beautiful towns. Vanessa and Paul are excellent hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review. It was lovely to meet you all. Its great to hear that you really liked what we have done with La Dovecote, and enjoyed all its fantastic outdoor space. We hope to see you all again one day, Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fabulous!

Beautiful property, well maintained and peaceful. Everything you need for the perfect getaway. Amazing hosts. Fantastic pool, table tennis table badminton net and many other games and books for enjoyment. Very close to the gem of a town Salat and Domme and perfectly located for many other points of interest. I am 100% recommending La Dovecote you will not be disappointed. Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous gite in the Dordogne

This is a great place to stay if you want to explore the Dordogne. Just a short drive from Sarlat, we loved that we could escape the crowds and relax in this lovely property when we had finished a trip out. Vanessa and Paul were perfect hosts - we had lots of privacy, but they were on hand to answer any questions we had. The property was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed. The addition of badminton rackets and a table tennis table helped keep the whole family happy. Obviously, the beautiful swimming pool was well used too!! We had an amazing fortnight - there was so much to see and explore in the area!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2022
Thankyou for your lovely comments, it really was so nice to meet you all. So happy to hear that you enjoyed staying with us. We hope to see you all again, Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Wonderful. The gite was lovely & very comfortable. The pool was really appreciated after some long days of touring. The house is very close to Sarlat which is a terrific village. The area surrounding the property is beautiful. The property is close to many beautiful villages. We can not say enough. We spent a wonderful week at Vanessa & Paul’s gite. They were very helpful & live next door but gave us complete privacy. We are dreaming of coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was lovely to meet you all. We hope to see you all again, Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

From the excellent welcome to the departure we had a wonderful stay. House was very well equipped with very comfortable beds and everything you could wish for. Great location within 10 minutes to the beautiful town of Sarlat and very easy access to the Dordogne river. Very peaceful location with a lovely vista. Would certainly recommend to others but the property wouldn’t be suitable for the less mobile as the outside area for the main house is on a different level to the rest of the property. Would certainly return as and when we are back in this part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thankyou for your review, we are so happy that you found everything that you need for a perfect stay with us. Vanessa & Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison proche de Sarlat 3kms, grande avec 3 chambres climatisées à l’étage. Le reste de la maison avec ses murs très épais reste agréable sans climatisation. Il faut dire que c’était la canicule pendant notre semaine de location. Piscine privative, toutes les photos sont conformes à la réalité. Séjour parfait dans une très belle région aux 1001 châteaux. Accueil chaleureux en anglais et en français.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely gite. Kind hosts. Sarlat is 12 mins drive away, not 5. Beautiful suttoundings.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2026
So pleased that you liked our gite, we have put a lot of work and time into making it comfortable for our guests. Also that you liked the location, cleanliness, communication and listing accuracy, as marked in your review scores. We go out of our way to make our guests feel at home, and hope you enjoyed the DVD player that we bought for you to use when you said you would have liked one.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolut super!!! Tolle Lage in mitten einer wunderschönen Landschaft. Klasse Räumlichkeiten, schöner Pool und wunderschöner Garten. Vanessa und Pau, die Besitzer und Gastgeber sind ebenfalls erste Klase!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Séjour splendide

Nous avons passé une semaine magnifique dans cette super maison qui est très bien équipée. La climatisation est bien utile dans les chambres et on y dort très bien. La piscine a fait le bonheur de nos deux garçons. La maison est bien placée à proximité de pleins de belles balades et sites incontournables de la région. Une semaine est bien trop courte pour tout voir. On reviendra sûrement. Vanessa et Paul sont charmants et ont été là très rapidement en cas de moindre souci car ils habitent juste à côté. We will be back !!! Merci +++
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Superbe maison avec emplacement idéal

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est décorée avec goût, bien équipée et a un jardin magnifique. L'étendue du jardin a fait le bonheur de nos enfants, ainsi que la piscine chauffée. La maison est idéalement située pour visiter la région, à 15 minutes de multiples points d'intérêts (châteaux, villages, jardins, grottes et bien sûr Sarlat juste à côté) Nos hôtes ont été très accueillants et ont veillé à ce que nous manquions de rien. Nous les remercions et recommandons chaudement de séjourner chez eux.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Séjour très agreabçe

Belle maison avec tous les equipements necessaires et une piscine à 30 degrés toute la semaine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

très bien

parfait : très haut de gamme, et accueil charmant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
merci pour votre aimable avis, c'est un plaisir d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre séjour avec nous.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026

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